Who was involved in Jesus' crucifixion?
Both Romans and Jews were involved in Jesus' crucifixion, but Scripture primarily places responsibility on the nation of Israel. Israel should have known who He was, yet did not, and Jesus' prayer for forgiveness referred primarily to the Jews, not as much to the Romans.
Les teaches that Romans and Jews were both involved in Jesus' crucifixion, but Scripture primarily lays the onus on the nation of Israel. Israel should have known who He was, and could have known, because the Old Testament was full of it, yet Israel did not know. Les explains that Jesus' words 'Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do' refer primarily to the Jew, on whom the responsibility will be laid, and He is not including the Romans as much as the Jew. The context also notes that a malefactor had just recognized who He is.